Posted by Jason on Mar 13 2013
In a unanimous vote last night, the Essex Junction trustees approved a proposal to establish a permanent village walk-bike committee. This is a big step, and it signals real commitment on the part of the trustees to make walking and biking a priority. Congratulations, Essex Junction! Setting up an official walk-bike advisory committee was one [...]
Posted by Chapin on Nov 24 2012
Tags: Bike Path, Burlington, Policy, Segways, Vermont
In 2009, 802 Segways proposed guided Segway Tours on the Burlington Bike Path. A record 90 people commented on that blog post — and the responses were split 50/50 for and against having Segways on the path. The business proposal was pulled and the issue remained largely dormant. Now, Rick Sharp — one of the [...]
Posted by annief on Nov 08 2012
Tags: beginner cycling, cycling, women cycling, women on bikes
Guest Writer Local Motion Member Annie Follett Did you know that only 24% of women ride bikes, down from 30% ten years ago? In general, ridership has increased—and we should celebrate that—but guys overwhelmingly rule the road. Enter Charlene Wallace, Director of Operations at Local Motion. She recently attended the National Women’s Bike [...]
Posted by marycatherine on Nov 08 2012
Bike helmets perched on the heads of firefighters, goldfish, princess-witches and Iron Men, while the audience watched a large moose receive a check from Kohl’s in the amount of $29,668. Everything is possible on Halloween. Magic happens. Through the partnership between Kohl’s and Vermont Children’s Hospital, Local Motion is able to continue the incredible [...]
Posted by marycatherine on Oct 22 2012
Tags: Burlington, IBM volunteers, rules of the road, Safe Streets, traffic safety, Vermont
Sometimes all you need is a gentle reminder. Maybe you’re walking down the sidewalk, texting a friend. You’re about to step out onto the street, and right below your feet you see something unexpected… Or maybe you’re flying down the hill on your bike to do some shopping downtown. You’re about to cross an [...]
Posted by Jason on Jul 12 2012
HEADS UP: the Burlington Police Department is stepping up enforcement of all traffic laws for bicyclists! You could get a $70 ticket if (among other things) you: Go through a red light or stop sign Travel the wrong way on a one-way street Ride at night without lights (front and back) The police are also [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jun 12 2012
Tags: Bicycle commuting, Biomega, Local Motion, Vermont
Guest Writer Local Motion Member Damon Lane Last fall my office moved from one mile away to two, and my beater commuter bike was falling apart. I began to search for a bike that provided transportation with no fuss. Not a bike for sport, and not for a hobby, for transportation. I’d ridden a bike [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 19 2012
Tags: Bicycling, Burlington, Cycle the City, History, Old Spokes Home, Vermont
On a gorgeous Saturday morning, 15 cyclists joined Local Motion Executive Director Chapin Spencer and Local Motion Board Member Luis Vivanco on a 10-mile historic tour of Burlington. The route followed the 10-mile Cycle the City loop developed by Local Motion, the City of Burlington and Lake Champlain Bikeways in 1998. The route was recently [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 07 2012
Tags: Bicycling, challenge, Earl's Cyclery and Fitness, Kimberly Clark, National Bike Challenge, Sojourn Bicycling & Active Vacations, Vermont
One week into the first ever National Bike Challenge, Vermont is running away with first place! This nationwide challenge aims to get more people biking more often. A slick on-line reporting system helps tens of thousands of cyclists around the country keep tabs on their riding this season. The problem is that 820 Vermonters have [...]
Posted by Chapin on Apr 30 2012
Tags: around the world, Bicycling, Hinesburg, Vermont, world record
UVM Transportation Research Center staffer Richard Watts enjoyed sharing his love for the outdoors and adventure with his daughter Kristina. Decades later, Kristina Storey and boyfriend Nic Arney are on their second continent bicycling around the world. Kristina thinks she might even set the women’s world record for the fastest time accomplishing such a feat. [...]
